Ramona Obeketang

Miss Majel pageant in gear

Miss Majel pageant in gear

A total of 13 Marshallese young women will be competing in this year’s Miss Marshall Islands Pageant. Scheduled for July 2-11 in Majuro, the program is filled with a variety of activities involving the contestants and the community. The Office of Commerce, Investment and Tourism is organizing the event. The rolling series of events during […]

Claret crowned Miss Marshall Is.

Claret crowned Miss Marshall Is.

WILMER JOEL Miss Jaluit Claret Chong Gum of the Rikpikareej clan was crowned the new Miss Marshall Islands by former MMI Billma Peter last Saturday at a packed event in ICC that was viewed by thousands. In addition to the crown she also attained multiple awards including the People’s Choice award, Miss Peran (courage), and […]

Program highlights disability challenge

Program highlights disability challenge

EVE BURNSThe challenges in the Marshall Islands of diabetes and deafness were highlighted during the opening of International Day for People with Disabilities in Majuro last week. “Transformative solutions for inclusive development: The role of innovation in fueling an accessible and equitable world” is the theme for this year’s International Day for people with disabilities. […]